Pick-your-own strawberry season is here! If you’re on the hunt for some delectable ideas on how to use your freshly picked strawberries; there’s no better way to use them than in our easy homemade strawberry shortcake recipe.
Strawberry shortcake is a classic summer dessert, topped with fresh strawberries and sweetened whipped cream. Typically, shortcake is a simple sweet cake or biscuit made from everyday ingredients. Our recipe features small sugary cakes baked in muffin tins.
Homemade Strawberry Shortcake
Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup white granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups cake flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
Supplies
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a muffin tin with cooking spray. Set aside.
In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream the butter, and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs and beat until well blended. Next, pour in the buttermilk and vanilla. Mix well.
Place a sieve over a large bowl. Pour the cake flour into the sieve and sift. Add the sifted cake flour to the batter in the standing mixer bowl. Add the salt, baking powder and mix thoroughly, scraping the sides of the bowl periodically with a silicone spatula.
Use an ice cream scoop or a large spoon to divide the shortcake batter evenly among the prepared muffin cup tins. Bake on the middle rack for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick or knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove shortcakes from the oven. Allow shortcakes to cool in muffin tins for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack.
Serve your shortcakes upside down with sliced strawberries and whipped cream. Enjoy!
Ingredients
- 1 pint fresh strawberries
- 2 tablespoons white granulated sugar
Supplies
Directions
While the shortcakes cool, wash the strawberries. Carefully cut off the leaves and stems. Thinly slice the strawberries and place them in a medium bowl.
Pour sugar into the bowl. Gently mix the strawberries with a spoon to coat with sugar.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and place in the refrigerator.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream
- 4 tablespoons white granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Supplies
Directions
In a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, pour the heavy whipping cream, sugar, and vanilla extract.
Begin by mixing on low speed, then increase to medium-high. Continue to beat the mixture until stiff peaks form.
Recipe Notes
All-purpose flour may be substituted for cake flour if cake flour is not available. Cake flour is finely milled from soft winter wheat leaving it finer, lighter, and smoother. Your homemade shortcake will have a more tender mouthfeel and delicate crumb compared to cakes made with traditional all-purpose flour.
Place your homemade whipped cream into a disposable piping bag fitted with a Wilton 1A round piping tip. Pipe the whipped cream onto the shortcakes for a polished look. Our homemade whipped cream recipe yields 2 cups.
Switch It Up!
Brittany Baxter
Going to the grocery store and picking up a pre-packaged six-pack of shortcakes is undoubtedly easy. But, they’re a far cry from our homemade shortcakes in the flavor department. Whipping up homemade shortcakes is simple! If you want to save some time you can always purchase canned whipped cream, or Cool Whip, along with pre-sliced strawberries from the produce section or frozen berries.
Strawberries are a classic combination for this summery fare. But, other fruits on shortcakes are just as delicious! You may find a new favorite! Here are some delightful pairings;
- peachÂ
- cherry
- lemon
- mixed berry
- watermelon
- rhubarb
Next time you’re craving a summertime dessert, prepare these easy homemade strawberry shortcakes. They’re guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser every time!
